kitchen porter - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Kitchen Porter, where you'll maintain a clean kitchen and support food preparation. This role offers flexibility, a vibrant team environment, and opportunities for personal growth. Enjoy benefits like free meals and flexible hours.

Benefits

Biweekly pay plus tips

Access up to 30% of earnings before payday

Flexible hours

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Training programs

Cycle to work scheme

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps.
• Thrives in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Support in food preparation and dishwashing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Passion for Food

Job description

Job Description: Kitchen Porter | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and diversity, valuing personality over perfection. Whether you're starting a career in the kitchen or seeking a wok-inspired side hustle, this role might be perfect for you. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, our mission is to nourish from bowl to soul.

The Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. Working alongside a talented team of over 100 nationalities, you'll provide support in food preparation and dishwashing, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. This position offers an opportunity to develop key life skills and make new friends while delivering delicious food the wagamama way.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about providing exceptional experiences
• Enjoy working with fresh food; we do not use microwaves or heat lamps
• Thrives in a busy environment, organized, with excellent attention to detail
• Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment and encourages personal growth

What We Offer

• Biweekly pay plus tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free food on shift and 50% off outside of work
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh uniform provided for each shift
• Opportunity to try new menus first
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition through our nationwide 'Love Above the Door' program

Additional benefits include pension scheme, holiday entitlement, training programs, cycle to work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Our Commitment

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*Please note: 100% of tips go to our team members. Tips vary by restaurant and are left at guests' discretion. Tips are not considered wages and are not guaranteed.